VA News – Chronic pain can affect your mood, daily activities, and overall well-being. By changing how you think about and respond to pain, you can improve your quality of life.
The words we use can shape how we experience pain. Research shows that negative thinking can increase suffering, while changing unhelpful thoughts can help you feel better. Mindfulness is an effective way to manage stress and pain. By increasing awareness and intention, it can help create positive changes in both mind and body.
